The (Latin, also, singular, from Greek,, 'almond', 'tonsil') are almond-shaped groups of neurons located deep within the medial temporal lobes of the brain in complex vertebrates, including humans. Shown in research to perform a primary role in the processing and memory of emotional reactions, the amygdalae are considered part of the limbic system. Anatomical subdivisions The regions described as amygdalae encompass several nuclei with distinct functional traits. Among these nuclei are the ba… (More on Amygdala)